7 Easy & Fast Flowers To Grow From Seed. Beginner Friendly Annual Flowers!

[@cantor7723]

Some of the KZbin garden channels have people who are overly perky with a grating voice. Your voice is quite soothing, like having a conversation with a friend. Thank you for your videos!

[@HookedandRooted]

Thank you so much 😊

[@jasoncurtis2948]

It’s because gardening is exciting!!!

[@Melindarojas-rg7bp]

Your voice is comforting

[@michellesfinebeadedart8140]

This is jam packed with very good information. Thank you and thank you for your clear and precise information. Thank you very much.

[@HookedandRooted]

You are so welcome! Glad you enjoyed, and thank yo so much for your kind words.

[@willaerley7140]

I’m having better luck starting seeds this year by using lettuce containers and closing the lid. Seeds love the warmth.

[@HookedandRooted]

Hi Will, Sounds like winter sowing, recycled containers used as mini greenhouses. Glad its working well for you 🌱

[@s.barlow7062]

Thoroughly enjoyed this video. You are so professional and great public speaker.

[@HookedandRooted]

Thank you so very much for your kind words 🥰

[@ivyz2741]

the best teachers are first and forever learners. the best gardeners, are likewise.

[@HookedandRooted]

Love this!! Thanks for sharing 🥰

[@thecadets1031]

So happy to find someone else from Massachusetts ❤

[@HookedandRooted]

Hello! Welcome to the channel! 🌱

[@palliaskamen5722]

These are all great flowers! Love the zinnias. Protect your sunflower seeds from hungry critters. Start them indoors.

[@gratefulMOMent]

How fun. I grow teddy bear sunflowers every year. They have large, dark green leaves on a shorter stem. The flowers have huge fluffy heads too. I hope you love yours as much as I do.

[@HookedandRooted]

They sound so cute! Excited to try them. Thanks for sharing!

[@uhf0]

Love alyssum so much!!! It’s like my garden is in the sky amongst clouds of the tiny white flowers and they smell so good when it gets a cool breeze

[@HookedandRooted]

What a beautiful description! 🌱

[@MK-wm6gu]

I’ve been gardening for quite a few years, and I still learned some information I didn’t know! Thank you for sharing your insights and knowledge.

[@HookedandRooted]

You are so welcome!

[@normarobles4899]

If you mix a little bit of white and royal alyssum together it makes such a beautiful mix

[@tinabambrough25]

Thanks, Steph! My grandmother, 93, loves profusion zinnias. Every year, we would get them at our local garden center. We used to fill my whole car up with flowers. Now she is in assisted living, so we don't go flower shopping anymore. I grow a lot of marigolds. Last year, the rabbits ate half of them. Never had that problem before. Thanks for sharing your list! I can't wait to do the gomphrena drift this year. Take care

[@HookedandRooted]

Hi Tina, thank you so much for sharing this beautiful memory with us. I know that each year when I see cosmos it also brings me so much joy as I have a very similar memory. In my Q&A vid a few weeks back, I described that my vavo (grandmother in portuguese), also had a large drift of cosmos each year, and they fondly remind me of her. I can't believe the rabbits ate your marigolds!! Its incredible. You never know what they'll eat.

[@haydehabdolahian7691]

I love Marigold , I plant it all over and collect my own seeds and plant them next year 😏cheapest flower to have plenty of , and morning glory for the fences 👍

[@HookedandRooted]

Sounds lovely!

[@clivesconundrumgarden]

Zinnias, a flower within a flower, is hard to beat Steph. It's hard to say which is my favorite, but Zinnias is right there. Alyssum is great and self seeds up here:) One "spiller" we grew and loved was Silver Falls :) Have a great Easter !! Cheers J&C 🌱😊🌱

[@HookedandRooted]

Hi Colleen & Jason. Zinna's are ROCKSTARS! Love them so much. And much less fuss than Dahlias. Yes, allysum is a great self seeder. I love when it pops up here and there. The silver falls seeds well also! I had it in containers one year, and i found 2 or 3 seedlings near where they were growing. Happy Easter!!

[@SeeLight222]

Arranged, Blessed, Replanted and Rooted.... Taprooted :)))

[@cami-mani]

Great video with so many ideas! Zinnia are so easy to grow and I grow them every year. Profusion Zinnia, Purple Prince, Scarlet, Strawberry Fields gomphrena, white Ayssum from the Dollar Tree, Nasturtium Empress of India are some of the flowers I'll grow from seed. I love seeing your purple gomphrena border; it's stunning! Thanks for the tip about soaking the seeds. TFS!

[@HookedandRooted]

Hi Cami, I'm so glad you enjoyed it. Sounds like we grow similar varieties. Your very welcome.

[@kerripatterson7117]

Definitely need to add those Strawberry Blonde Marigolds to my garden this year!!! Thanks for another great video.

[@HookedandRooted]

They are so pretty! You're very welcome, and thank you for watching!

[@29sagittarius51]

I found this video EXTREMELY helpful. Thank you for sharing.

[@HookedandRooted]

Glad it was helpful! Thank you so much for watching!

[@GreenPinkyHI]

Fantastic video! Concise, clear and great information. The pictures helped too. Thank you so much a

[@bigtomatoplantslover6205]

Wow Lovely Flowers ^^ Like 925 My friend, thank you for good sharing

[@michellefrance1165]

Great video, can't wait to see your beautiful garden!!!

[@HookedandRooted]

Thank you so much Michelle! 😊🌻🌼🌷

[@helenwilliams4289]

Such a pleasure to watch your videos Steph - thank you!

[@linakhoury6623]

Hi Stef🌺 beautiful video . Wonderful seeds to plant .Have awonderful day 🌺🌺🌻

[@HookedandRooted]

Thank you so much Lina! You also!! 🥰

[@maritastreet1385]

I am so glad that I find you. I am in Worcester but I’m from Grenada in the Caribbean and I am trying to grow some flowers in front of my house

[@barbaralamoreaux328]

I learned a lot that I will use in my garden this year! Thank you!

[@verniegypsysoul812]

Hi Steph I am SO glad I have found you on KZbin. Thanks SO much for all your tips, they are SO helpful!!!

[@HookedandRooted]

Thank you so much for being here! Welcome!

[@MunuruEswarao-wu2wf]

Super Good program ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤ it's Amazing seeds thanks 🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏

[@SnappyR]

Thanks Steph! I'll be planting a few of these myself - especially the atomic purple gomphrena!!

[@HookedandRooted]

Yay Robyn!! Hope you love them 🌱💚

[@GeeClef64]

You honestly blow me away with every video! Going outside to sow some alyssum seeds ASAP!!!

[@HookedandRooted]

Thank you so much for your kind words. Alyssum is so easy from seed! Hope you enjoy.

[@emte5676]

Great lesson -- you're such a good teacher! Seeing your garden is a thrill -- especially your beautiful success with the GOMPHRINA! I'm going to look for it. Thanks! Regarding the "lime" series of zinnia varieties -- and once I grew those exquisite zinnias, some of the other zinnia varieties seem plain. But the "lime" series do not reproduce seeds so well as the others in my experience, so it was difficult saving seeds for the next season. And that might also explain how pricey they can be. Thank you also for indicating where you purchased your seeds; that saves a lot of time. Happy gardening!

[@m.wheeler2976]

I planted my Zinnia and Basil seeds in an old rusty wheelbarrow on May 1 here in Arkansas after weeks of heavy rains and freezes. They germinated in about 10 days and flowered in the middle of June. They the only flower I planted that has attracted pollinators to my garden. I also have a galvanized tub with Marigolds, but I don't see any pollinators going to them so next Spring I will be dedicating a full 4 feet of garden bed to Zinnias and Basil. Not only are they beautiful but they serve a purpose in feeding my pollinators.

[@HookedandRooted]

I love this! 🌱💚

[@jennyreader6690]

You were so informative and being a beginner myself and terrified of myself not knowing what I was doing you helped me overcome my fear. I will definitely watch this tomorrow and probably every time I go out to the yard to thank you

[@jhadz7507]

Soaking my gomphrena seeds now! I’m going to start them inside to give them a head start. Thx for your info !

[@HookedandRooted]

Good luck 🌱 You're very welcome!

[@Cmash5195]

Love your videos. So clear and concise. I always learn so much.

[@HookedandRooted]

Glad you like them! and thank you so much for your kind words 🥰

[@jennigypsymayzik2842]

I better go back to the store I need some Alyssum for my containers. Thanks for the information Steph 🌷🌻🌱

[@HookedandRooted]

You are so welcome!

[@connietowler3725]

Watched this video again. Learned new ideas 😊 Here in Michigan, can't wait to get outside, few more weeks. Did break the temp. yesterday, 70's. Thank you 🌻

[@HookedandRooted]

woohoo!! Spring is here! 🌱

[@jolielutrario6930]

Another great video, Steph. So excited for this year's annual seed plants. Last year I planted tall zinnia from seed in a container and you are so right, it was too tall and leggy. So for this year I got Zinnia - Profusion Cherry (14-18' tall) and Zinnia Dwarf Pepito mix (8-10"tall). I couldn't help myself though, and since I loved your Zinnia Queen Lime Red, I will also be growing them from seed in the ground. Looking forward to the TipTop Alaska Salmon Nasturtiums along with Alyssum Violet Queen. And last but not least, my favorite, Hyacinth Bean. Can't wait to see all of your plants this year!

[@RealBradMiller]

I always pinch my zinnias as seedlings which makes them bushy and strong from the start. Also a silica foliar spray(pH of 5.5) helps make the whole process so much easier.

[@HookedandRooted]

Sounds like you have a great lineup for this year Jolie! I have yet to try the Hyacinth bean, but I will at some point. Everyone seems to enjoy them 🌱

[@lizmerritt2148]

Thanks for the info. I grew the teddy bear sunflower with great success! I am in 5b Chicago suburb

[@HookedandRooted]

That is awesome! I'm looking forward to trying them. Thank you!! 🌻

[@bonniemccormack1361]

I had scattered birdseed and had the sunflower seeds sprout and it was the 20 inch sunflowers 🌻 so adorable!

[@RevAcres01]

Thanks, Steph! All great options look forward to expanding my seed planting.

[@HookedandRooted]

You are so welcome Kim. Thanks for watching. Its so exciting watching seeds germinate 🌱

[@connietowler3725]

This was very informative. I love love love my Zinnias and Sunflowers. I planted so many of them in yogurt cups, different sizes, colors and have them on a card table in the living room window, south window. Within 2 days they were coming up. I was given a Black Sunflower last year, saved the seeds, they're coming up. Plus I planted other plants too. Enough for family, friends and neighbors. First thing I check on in the morning. I did not know you can pot Zinnias and Sunflowers, have to check the size. Some of my sunflowers were taller than the shed. Thank you for the great tips 🌻

[@HookedandRooted]

Great way to reuse those yogurt cups! Sharing plants is so fun. Black eyed Susan's are a classic beauty that pollinators love! Thanks for sharing Connie, and happy gardening!! 🌱🌻🌸

[@marcydobbs1653]

Good job! Zinnias like warm soil to germinate. Thet love raised beds. Cosmos do also. Direct sowing demands warm soil. Profusion zinnias do best when set out as plants, not direct sown. You are definitely right that everyone should read and reread seed packets, And keep them for reference. Zone 6B in KY.

[@marypatten9655]

Thank you for sharing your knowledge of plants abd planting. Learned some studd i did not know. Appreciate that you did not rush through everything and that you spoke clearly not turning your head away from the camera which does deflect the clarity of voice. Althought we live out in the southwest desert can still plant these plants. Probably earler than you will for sure. Enjoying them for awhile. Sunfliwers are some of my favorites and that last ine had never seen before. Thank you again. God bless

[@angelserenade]

This is very simple, clear and educational video. I am trying to grow flowers from seeds (because I dont want to waste so much on buying seedlings), and these are great suggestions! As someone who lives in the tropics, only my zinnia grew from seeds. I have no luck in marigolds, cosmos and petunias😅 I will try again to grow more. I can't wait for my zinnias to start blooming

[@HookedandRooted]

You are so welcome, glad to help. Yay for blooming zinnias! They are so beautiful. Enjoy!

[@CountrysideCompanion-o8j]

This part really hit home. 6:00 Love the way you explained everything! 🙌

[@helenahudon7527]

Hello, so glad I came upon your channel! I am also from MA, zone 6B, and have been gardening for about 10 years. You have provided some great info, thank you!! Looking forward to seeing more!

[@HookedandRooted]

Thank you so much Helena, and Welcome!!

[@kittygold5081]

Thank you for your video. I just brought a bunch of flower seeds from amazon .some are sprouting, and some are not .I'm getting ready to plant some heirlooms, and I'll see what grows

[@jeaninewalsh5120]

Hi Steph, thank you for sharing! Love all these flowers! Your pots last year were Beautiful!!

[@HookedandRooted]

You are so welcome Jeanine, and thank you so much! 🥰

[@terricullen8487]

Thank you, very helpful information! I’m currently growing seeds and can’t wait to see how they turn out!

[@HookedandRooted]

Good luck! I hope they do great for you 🌱

[@terricullen8487]

Thank you!

[@pamelavalente3731]

Really, really enjoyed this video. Great info and relaxed presentation. Thanks 💚😊💚

[@HookedandRooted]

Thank you so much Pamela, I'm glad you enjoyed 😊

[@isabellaabruzzi9611]

I just discovered your channel a few months ago. My Home Depot finally got the hellebores in. I was able to purchase 3 for the price of one at my local garden center. I love your videos!

[@HookedandRooted]

Hi Isabella, Oh that's great, I'm glad your HD received Hellebore. Thanks so much for watching, and for your kind words.

[@cme9758]

Thanks for all the info. I always enjoy your clear explanation in each video, I especially like when you go shopping and give rhe details of plants. Your videos are very helpful and easy to follow.

[@HookedandRooted]

Hi there, Thank you so much. I'm so glad you enjoy my videos.

[@pennysantana7809]

I just started my teddy bear this year they came up quick. I can't wait to see how they look as well. Thank you for your advice Steph. God bless and stay safe 🙏 ❤️

[@HookedandRooted]

You are so welcome! And thanks for watching Penny. I hope the teddy bear do wonderfully for you 🌻

[@mariacenteno3859]

I am so glad I found you. I am also from MA and I find it so hard to plant things in this area,.

[@HookedandRooted]

Hi there! Welcome to the channel. There are many things you can grow here, takes a little time to figure it out. The best thing to do is to observe your light conditions (sun vs. shade), and whether your soil stays moist for a long time after a rain, or if it dries fairly quickly. This can help you narrow things down. As for annuals like the ones shown in this video, they can be grown almost anywhere as long as its sunny.

[@ruth8268]

Great seed information Steph! I am getting excited. By the way, ALL of my winter sowing has been successful thus far. Fingers crossed.

[@HookedandRooted]

Thank you so much. Wonderful! Thats so exciting Ruth 🤞

[@christinahernandez8250]

Thank you so much for all of this information. I am about to sow seeds, and your advice is so helpful. Plus, you've mentioned some seeds I haven't tried before. I'm so excited to go look for Gomphrena seeds. Also, thank you for providing pictures. This is super helpful.

[@HookedandRooted]

Glad it was helpful, and you're so welcome!!

[@abbystone5738]

Thank you! This information is EXACTLY what I needed!

[@mjcechman]

I'm so happy I found your channel! Love the help and your style!

[@HookedandRooted]

Thank you so much Marla, and welcome!

[@haileecole3199]

I found my new favorite channel I love watching her I'm learning so much stuff thank u 😊

[@HookedandRooted]

Thank you so much for you kind words Hailee! Thanks for being here 🌱

[@VerifiedGirl3]

I’m starting my gardening journey in Southern Mass and this has been immensely helpful!! Thank you for all of the detail!

[@bobbiecalhoun8589]

Thank you…Great informative video. Makes me want to get out and start planting. I might try sunflowers once more. Last year they did so well …before the buds opened completely those dang squirrels chewed them off at the flower. I didn’t get a one! Have a beautiful spring 🌻

[@Penny21691]

Great channel! First year at planting seeds. Very helpful. Thanks so much.

[@HookedandRooted]

Hi Penny, Thank you so much. Its so fun growing from seed. Happy Gardening! 🌱

[@MP-gx6mg]

Thank you so much for the great videos! Im so excited that i found a fellow 6b zoner. It's like you read my mind with the topics 😃

[@HookedandRooted]

You are so welcome! and thanks for being here.

[@jenniferhooks2454]

Great video, Steph, with lots of great information. You come across as very encouraging, based on the experience you've had growing the various plants. I really appreciate that.

[@HookedandRooted]

Glad it was helpful! Thank you Jennifer.

[@ociawalker6857]

Thank you for such important information. Always appreciate your easy explanation. Happy gardening!

[@tirzagarcia2602]

❤thank you so much for sharing your knowledge and experience with us.

[@HookedandRooted]

You are so welcome, I'm happy to share my experiences in hopes it may help others.

[@kellythompson2267]

Loved your video! This year is the first time I started flowers in a windowsill and I’ve loved it! I’m going to try other flowers that you’ve suggested next year! Thanks so much!!

[@queentroll1955]

Iam a flower grower but did not ever get into the depth you gone into . THANKS GREAT GREAT VIDEO

[@HookedandRooted]

Your welcome Mary!

[@josweatt898]

Great program! I would love to try the Zahara zinnia and saw the one you are growing in a magazine and it looked fabulous in the front border. Also the cactus variety of Zinnia is the best one for pollinators. I always have trouble with germinating nasturtiums. I have a dozen that came up but some varieties I was looking forward to growing never germinated .

[@HookedandRooted]

Thank you so much Jo! Hoping the Zahara do well. Nastursius have a hard outer shell. Try soaking them overnight before sowing them, see if it helps.

[@elizabethwalters8790]

Fantastic content as always… Many thanks Steph ☺️💚💚💚

[@HookedandRooted]

You're so welcome Elizabeth! and thank you so much 💛

[@jwillgarr]

Thanks for another fantastic and timely video!😊

[@HookedandRooted]

Glad you enjoyed it Jill, and thank you for watching.

[@Flowers-g5t]

Thank you so much for the information! I'm going to plant Gomphrena seeds this year. How many packets did you plant in your border? They are gorgeous 😍 I appreciate all of your expertise!!😊

[@HookedandRooted]

Hi there, You're so welcome! While I'm not an expert, I absolutely love sharing what I know. Any excuse to talk about plants lol. I used 1 pack of seeds.

[@janeclancey8044]

Very informative video. I am trying a thumbelina mix of dwarf zinnia (6-8” height) in a small southeast facing small garden built up with stack stones behind our garage. Hopefully the heat of the spring sun will keep the seed warm enough to germinate! Happy Easter!

[@HookedandRooted]

Sounds great Jane, hope they do well for you. Happy Easter!!

[@jasminelouisefarrall]

Lovely collection Steph 🍃🌸🍃

[@HookedandRooted]

Thank you so much Jasmine!! 🤗

[@kitcatforever]

I grew teddy bear last year and loved it

[@shegan754]

I have gomphrena started indoors. I hope mine will look as beautiful as yours! Trying sunflower, nasturtium and alyssum for first time this year. Zinnia are an all time favorite of mine. Thanks for sharing your favorites and your wisdom 😊

[@HookedandRooted]

I hope they do also Wendy! Fingers crossed. Your very welcome, and thanks for watching.

[@Darceys_Flowers]

Great information.

[@HookedandRooted]

Glad it was helpful!

[@helenwarren8258]

Thank you for your information

[@HookedandRooted]

My pleasure, thanks for watching.

[@coloradotulips]

Thanks for the tips! I’m trying sweet alyssum, and after seeing your gomphrenq border last year, those are some on my list!

[@HookedandRooted]

You are so welcome! Alyssum is also very easy, and looks great spilling out of containers. Have fun!

[@kebergify]

Great seed starting information for everyone. I remember as a beginner gardener, not paying a lick of attention to seed starting depth...now I think, how could I NOT have done that?!! I had gomphrena for the first time last year too...amazing annual. I didn't order any seeds and am kicking myself! LOL thanks for the lovely video.

[@HookedandRooted]

Thank you so much! I've made so many of these mistakes as well, which is why I love to share what I've learned in hopes it will help others. Still time to pick up some seeds at local stores and nursuries if you wanted. Thanks again.

[@prof.cecilycogsworth3204]

Thanks! An excellent idea that gave me lots of ideas.

[@HookedandRooted]

Your very welcome!

[@lisakruger5289]

Great video! You listed a lot of my annual favorites (cosmos and marigolds) and a couple I'm going to try this year (allysum and gomphrena). Thanks so much for the variety recommendations!!

[@deniseoatman8748]

I’m so anxious to start my garden thanks for the information 😊

[@HookedandRooted]

Your very welcome!

[@carmelajackson216]

Oh, I love all of these suggestions so much! Zinnias and Nasturtiums are probably my two favorites, personally, but these are all wonderful for beginners...and for kids, honestly! 😊💕🌱

[@HookedandRooted]

Glad you like them Carmela. I agree, great seeds to start with kids! Thank you!

[@JohnHenrySheridan]

Awesome, thank you Steph!

[@ariw9405]

Thank you! I’m in RI and had a hard time finding a channel in my zone with great info. New sub

[@KathyStone-jm1qs]

You can use the large sunflower stalks for trellis ideas the next year. Save them!

[@margievaughan2456]

Thanks Steph for the seed video. I’m planting most of the seeds you showed & I appreciate the information & found it most helpful. Happy Easter 🐣

[@HookedandRooted]

Glad it was helpful Margie! Thank you so much for watching, and Happy Easter to as well!

[@cass77788]

i love bakers creek no shipping yayyyy!!!

[@lindseyjane2644]

Hi from Maine! I’m starting my garden this year. I’m a total beginner. This video was so helpful. Excited to get some seeds going soon. What are those stunning pink cone flowers in your container with the alyssum?

[@anu374]

Hi Steph! Thank you so much for this very detailed and easy to understand for beginners friendly video. OMG I love love love Marigolds , can you please let me know where your friend got the Strawberry blond seeds from and Steph can you please make a video about beginner friendly containers on a budget . Wish you and your family a very happy Easter!! love Anu

[@HookedandRooted]

Hi Anu! I asked Mary, and the seeds came from Outside Pride. I found them on their site, here's the link if you wanted to check them out. Thank you so much for watching, and for your kind words. www.outsidepride.com/seed/flower-seed/marigold/french-marigold-seeds-strawberry-blonde.html

[@HookedandRooted]

Hi Anu! I asked Mary about the seeds, and she purchased them on outside pride. I checked the site, and they're currently out of stock. But I've had luck purchasing seeds from etsy before, and you might be able to find some there. Thank you so much for watching and for your kind words. www.outsidepride.com/seed/flower-seed/marigold/french-marigold-seeds-strawberry-blonde.html

[@knutstwo1826]

Well done, very informative 👍

[@HookedandRooted]

Thank you!

[@lydvincecruz8395]

Very informative.Thanks for sharing. I appreciate all your information.

[@HookedandRooted]

You are so welcome! Thank you so much for watching 🌱

[@betsystevenson921]

Hi Steph am I behind the gate to start seeds in Seattle! I’m thinking not since it’s April 29th & we are just starting to warm up! Thank you so much for this great insight on flowers from seed💐💗

[@HookedandRooted]

Hi Betsy! You're not late at all, actually your probably at or approaching the perfect time to direct sow many of these seed varieties directly out in the soil. Happy gardening 🌱

[@betsystevenson921]

@@HookedandRooted Thank you Steph 🫶🏻🍄🌿💖

[@robynmcconnell8624]

Very informative you covered a lot of bases for a first-time grower. But I do have a question.. I don't have much sun here so I bought a grow light and put seedlings on my patio with the grow light they are not doing well. Should I have them inside with the grow light? Zinnias and cosmos

[@KimmiiPooH]

I’m so excited to finally come across a gardener to follow from MA! Can’t wait to binge watch all ofyour videos! If you don’t mind me asking, what area are you from? I have homes in Central MA as well as Boston. Do you have any favorite nurseries that you frequent?

[@HillTopRooted]

All of my Queen limes have shown up as single petals. I was wondering if I was cutting too soon. I guess not. Beautiful antique look though! 💜

[@qhodges_]

Great information. Thanks for sharing 🙂

[@Decore2-pk6vb]

Very nice ❤

[@debrarodzinak9286]

Love all the information!